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- Selected to a 3-year program focused on cultivating leadership fundamentals alongside 29 peers in the Class of 2026 recognized consistently for demonstrated community involvement, academic accomplishments, and a steadfast commitment to critical thinking- Engage in a wide array of development opportunities such as immersive travel experiences, guest speaker retreats, and stimulating weekly class discussions thoughtfully orchestrated by the President of Penn State and the Dean of the Schreyer Honors College

- Harness computer-driven algorithms and automation techniques including scheduled posting and hashtag optimization to elevate Instagram posting content, resulting in expanded reach and heightened engagement, ultimately boosting online page visibility- Design custom NFL designs/portfolios recognized by current NFL stars (Ja’Marr Chase, Aaron Jones, etc.) and D1 collegiate athletes

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

- Maintain THON’s brand personality while effectively serving as a liaison to external media sources to develop compelling materials that significantly increase awareness and audience engagement with THON, the largest student run philanthropy in the world- Design and collaboratively plan all of THON’s graphics, logos, and promotional materials alongside two co-captains, strategically amplifying the organization’s mission of enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer worldwide

- Utilize communication and organizational skills to successfully implement corporate coffee socials, mentorship dinners, and invite Fortune 500 companies to IEEE social events, fostering a sense of community outreach and involvement among members- Revamp the front-end of the IEEE website via contemporary design techniques and user-friendly features, leading to a 50% increase in online engagement and enhanced accessibility for dues-paying members, general members, alumni, and potential stakeholders

- Leveraged SEO to enlarge the Penn State IEEE Chapter’s online and social media presence by 40% across the website, IG, and LinkedIn via the production of 50 promotional materials and a detailed corporate packet to advertise events to over 400 members- Served as the direct line of communication with our merch partner, ClothesOn, to design and produce 150 due paying member shirts and 20 personalized, embroidered graduation stoles for club executives and chairs, ensuring quality and timely delivery

-Led the design and creation of graphics for events, publications, and online platforms, ensuring visual appeal and brand alignment for PATSA-Coordinated the development and management of the state's digital platforms, including the website and social media channels, to effectively communicate organizational mission and goals

- Facilitated monthly TSA Chapter meetings and bi-weekly officer meetings to foster club growth- Directed monthly chapter and state meetings to increase membership by 140% while implementing Safety Glasses, Miracle Minute, and Trivia Night fundraisers to raise over $3000 for the American Cancer society- Fabricated a working model, Sanityze, a 3D printed vacuum toilet and bioreactor system to re-purposebiomass and create usable energy to combat open defecation and sanitation issues in rural India- Effectively delegated chapter responsibilities; collaborate with local and state officers to enhance TSA experiences

- Aided in launching a non-profit organization developing engineering challenges for children during COVID-19- Administered bi-weekly engineering challenges; managed email list; oversaw the production of the website; implemented bi-weekly calls with other chapter officers; grew team productivity by establishing performance metrics- Review project submissions; introduced to the rewards initiative to reward students and increase participation

-Grew class debate membership by 45%; directed specific event practices; marketed STEM Debate at club fairs; reviewed other students’ work- Consulted team captains and teachers in planning meetings, increasing, membership, and running events

- Employed Bentley Systems Context-Capture Technology to generate over 30 highly detailed 3D digital visualizations for material micro-structure, general product design, and waste mitigation strategies reducing environmental impact by 15%- Collaborated with a team of 25 Bentley civil and infrastructure engineers to discuss and work on product production management, UX design vs. Regular Design, and modeling computational algorithms with artificial intelligence to solve infrastructure problems

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Penn State Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineerings (IEEE), Penn State THON™, Penn State.

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: Activities: Technology Student Association (TSA), Debate Team, Elevate & Educate, wizardry.edits, National Honor.